Image: AbbyPD / The provincial watchdog agency tasked with investigating all officer-related incidents that result in serious harm or death has cleared the Abbotsford Police Department of any wrongdoing following an incident earlier this month. Shortly before 1 a.m. on Tuesday, August 1, Abbotsford police officers responded to a home on McDougall Avenue after initially receiving a call about a man who was not permitted to be there. Officers quickly located the male inside the residence where he then suffered a serious, self-inflicted injury.

By Mike Vanden Bosch

IIO clears AbbyPD after man was injured

IIO clears Abbotsford PD of any wrongdoing after man seriously injures himself

Aug 17, 2023 | 2:24 PM

ABBOTSFORD — The provincial watchdog agency tasked with investigating all officer-related incidents that result in serious harm or death has cleared the Abbotsford Police Department of any wrongdoing following an incident earlier this month.

The Independent Investigations Office (IIO) of BC released a statement Thursday (Aug. 17) saying it has concluded investigation 2023-222 into an incident in Abbotsford that resulted in one man sustaining a serious injury.

Shortly before 1 a.m. on Tuesday, August 1, Abbotsford police officers responded to a home on McDougall Avenue after initially receiving a call about a man who was not permitted to be there.

Officers quickly located the male inside the residence where he then suffered a serious, self-inflicted injury. Officers immediately provided life-saving assistance.

The male was taken to hospital by BC Emergency Health Services, surviving the injury.

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The IIO was notified about the incident the same day and immediately began an investigation. Investigators later confirmed the male’s wound was self-inflicted and that officers provided first aid immediately afterwards, contributing to saving his life.

The chief civilian director has reviewed the evidence, including statements taken from civilian witnesses, and determined the AP’s actions and injuries were not due to police action or inaction.

The IIO investigation is now concluded.

The IIO is the independent civilian oversight agency of the police in British Columbia. It investigates all officer-related incidents that result in serious harm or death, whether or not there is any allegation of wrongdoing.

by Mike Vanden Bosch

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